The top 30 candidates for the Naismith Trophy, chosen by the Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Directors, which consists of journalists, coaches and administrators across the country, were revealed Thursday.

Fans also factor into selecting the winner, with their voice contributing to 25 percent of the final vote. Eighteen of the players are seniors.

This announcement follows the midseason watch lists for two other player of the year honors—the Wooden Award, chosen by a national panel of writers and broadcasters, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy, selected by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.